Does Melanoma Always Appear as an Atypical Mole?
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, both in the United States and around the world. About 9,500 women, men, and (rarely) children are diagnosed with some …
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Why You Shouldn’t Remove a Wart on Your Own
If you’ve ever popped a pimple yourself, you may already be familiar with why dermatologists warn against it: Popping pimples damages your skin. However, when a wart crops up, …
4 Chronic Conditions That Cause Dry, Flaky Skin
Dry, flaky skin can be embarrassing if it’s on your face or other visible areas, such as your hands or arms. You may have tried to control it with …
How to Reduce Your Fine Lines Without Surgery
When you’re lucky enough to grow older, you’re undoubtedly also unlucky enough to develop fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging that don’t match the way you feel …
5 Common Rosacea Triggers
With all the tasks you have, the last thing you need is another item on your to-do list. That’s why dealing with your rosacea gets pushed to the back …
Using the ABCDE Method to Examine Your Moles
The most common type of cancer in the United States — and around the world — isn’t breast cancer, lung cancer, or colon cancer. It’s skin cancer. Skin cancer …
What’s the Difference in Psoriasis and Eczema?
Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects approximately eight million women, men, and children in the United States. It’s much rarer than a group of skin conditions known as …
Yes, Warts Are Contagious
Known clinically as verruca vulgaris, warts — by any name — are something that nobody wants. Unfortunately, once you get warts, you may inadvertently pass them to another person. …
Understanding the Different Types of Hair Loss
On a good day, a healthy person loses about 50-100 strands of hair. These may end up on your brush or comb, or they may shed onto your clothing …
Skin Safety Tips: How to Take Care of Your Skin in the Sun
Ah, summer; the season of hot weather, barbeques, and trips to the beach. Whatever reason you have for going out and enjoying the warmth outside, you need to be …